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 I Love Freebies UK was last updated on 05/01/09

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here you will find lots more ideas of how to earn some extra money! The page has the following sections:

* Get paid to scan your shopping
* Get paid to receive snail mail
* Sell or swap your stuff
* Get paid to advertise on your car
* Get paid to make deliveries
* Work from home
* Party planning
* and other miscellaneous ways to earn
* Links to other sites

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GET PAID TO SCAN YOUR SHOPPING

TNS - This company operate a number of different panels who look at the purchasing and usage of many things from Groceries to Fashion. As a panel member you'll receive regular rewards, usually in the form of points which can be exchanged for high street gift vouchers as well as being entered into their prize draws. The information collected will be used by manufacturers and retailers to understand the popularity of their products. Some of their panels are already listed here on I Love Freebies UK, eg My TNS, Shop and Scan, Fact Finders and Consumer Pulse, but some of these and others are by invitation only and by completing this application form, you will be eligible to receive invitations to join these additional panels, including the ones named above. Please note: They have to keep a demographic balance so you may not receive an invitation straight away. click here

I-SCAN - This company require people to scan all their snacks and soft drinks (as well as tobacco products) that are bought and consumed away from home with a small handheld scanner  You'll then be required to connect it to your pc to upload the information. In return, you will earn points which can be redeemed for gifts from their online catalogue. They also run monthly prize draws! Under 16's can also join but will require parental consent. This site is by invitation only! Complete this application form to be sent an invitation when they have a space in your area. click here

FACT FINDERS - This company require people to scan their shopping with a home-based scanning device. In return, you will earn points that can be redeemed for gifts from their extensive catalogue. The minimum redemption amount is around 1000+. You can also use them towards Thomas Cook Gift Vouchers and Red Letter Days vouchers. They also run monthly and annual prize draws and you'll get a monthly points statement so you can keep track of your points. If this sounds like something you would be interested in, then email factfinders@acnielsen.co.uk or call 0800 373148 or complete this application form to be sent an invitation when they have a space in your area.

SHOP AND SCAN - (Part of TNS) require people to scan their shopping at home. You will be asked to scan the barcodes on your shopping using a mini hand held scanner. You then visit their website each week, attach the scanner to your pc and transmit your shopping information. Your reward account will be credited with £10 for registering and sending your first shopping information. You will then accumulate points each week, equivalent to £5 for every five weeks of shopping information you provide. The money can then be redeemed for high street gift vouchers. click here This site is by invitation only! Complete this application form to be sent an invitation to join when they have a space in your area. click here

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GET PAID TO RECEIVE SNAIL MAIL

RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL - This company do not actively recruit, but once you're in, you will receive more opportunities! They run surveys and other projects such as being a DLB (dead letter box drop). This project involves being sent mail, maybe 1-4 items per week and you fill out a short form to say when you received it, its condition, etc and then once a week post it all off to Research Int. Payment is 18 first class stamps every month for this particular job. If you are interested in taking part in this project just send an email to: posted@research-int.com with "central postal survey" in the subject line. Be sure to include all your contact details and say you've been referred by a friend "R.McConnachie".
UPDATE! Panel members are being given the opportunity to sign up to be "senders" as well as "receivers" of mail, which will need to be sent daily. You will also need to input detail of the sent items online. If you are interested in sending mail, just email postalsurvey@research-int.com with the word 'receiver' in the subject line. Be sure to include your name and panellist ID. (Updated 22/10)

DQM - This company require people "seeds" to receive mail at their home and return it to DQM once a week. For each item you send back you will earn 25p. It's really easy to do and well worth joining up to! You will automatically be sent a cheque when you reach the minimum payout of £25.00. Please note: You will be asked for your PAYE details, so this £25 will be taxed!  They do ask that you commit yourself for a minimum of 12 months. If you're interested just email natalie.mayo@dqmgroup.com with "new seed application" in the subject line. Be sure to include your name, address with post code & a contact telephone number. Please also mention that you were referred by R.McConnachie (just copy and paste, thanks) or if you prefer click here

WORLD MAIL PANEL - Here is another opportunity to earn vouchers every month for sending and receiving & returning postal mail. Membership acceptance will depend on whether they need anyone in your area - I was not successful, but you might be! click here

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SELL OR SWAP YOUR STUFF!

EBAY - Probably the most famous online auction site and a fantastic way to earn yourself a few bob from selling all your unwanted stuff! This site is free to register, but you will incur listing fees and final value fees for any goods you sell. Selling on Ebay can be a tricky business, so do your homework to avoid getting scammed! TOP TIP! Sign up through one of the Cashback Sites to earn cash for signing up to Ebay! You can also earn cashback on your Buy it Now purchases on many reward sites! click here

IBOOTSALE - NEW! Sell your unwanted stuff on Ibootsale and make extra cash! At the moment you can sell up to 25 items on your pitch completely FREE of all fees! You can even allow your potential customers to haggle or set a fixed price for your items. Please feel free to take a look at my pitch, just click here (Added 20/05)

LOOT – Place your FREE classified ads and sell your all your unwanted stuff! click here

GREEN METROPOLIS - Sell your old or unwanted books for £3 each! Registration is FREE and there are no listing fees! You just enter the ISBN number of the book you want to sell! The site sells all books for £3.75 with the proceeds going to the Woodlands Trust. An excellent FREE alternative to Ebay! You can also buy books and you can create your own wish-list where you will receive an email whenever someone registers a book for sale that matches one on your wish-list! Highly recommended! click here

LIST BOOKS - This is a free to use resource where you can buy and sell books. click here

BITS N BOBS - Sell your stuff online completely FREE! click here

XIDDI – This is a UK based FREE DVD exchange site. Earn xiddi points by swapping your unwanted DVD’s, then use your points to buy the ones you do want! click here

READ IT SWAP IT - This is a free online book exchange website. Why not swap the books you don't want anymore, for ones you do! click here

SWAP HAPPY UK - Swap your unwanted goods for stuff you do want! click here

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GET PAID TO ADVERTISE ON YOUR CAR

AD-WRAPS - Earn between £66 - £200 per month for having advertising placed on your car and continuing your regular journey patterns. There are three different types: Full, Half and Window Ad-wraps to choose from and registration is FREE! click here

ADS ON CARS - Links you and your car to a suitable brand and has an ad placed on your car. They claim to pay up to £200 per month depending on the type of ad, length of campaign etc. click here

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GET PAID TO MAKE DELIVERIES

DOR-2-DOR - Earn cash delivering leaflets to residential households. You must be over 21 to apply. For more details, rates and an application form, just email your postal details to: deliverers@dor-2-dor.com.

RED CATS - Earn cash delivering catalogues and parcels for mail order companies using your own vehicle. click here

DISTRIBUTORS REQUIRED - Earn cash delivering the Thomson Local Directory (normally April). To apply call 01253 844543 or 0800 0831134 Quoting ref no 922 and leave your name, address, post code and telephone number.

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WORK FROM HOME

AVON - Earn cash and get freebies when you sign up to become an Avon representative. click here

KLEENEZE - Earn cash selling Kleeneze products. Earn 21% commission! click here

TELEPHONE APPEALS ORGANISER - A genuine home-based job that involves telephoning members of the public that have already shown an interest in fund-raising, and arranging for them to sell raffle tickets and/or door-to-door collections. Hours are negotiable, but they are looking for an 8hr week minimum. For an application pack email: Karen.Gait@mariecurie.org.uk  or call 01495 740808.

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PARTY PLANNING

STRINGFELLOWS RETAIL - Party hosting is a fun way to earn a little bit extra. Stringfellow's parties are the talk of the town - and what's-more men are not excluded! Think high quality Ann Summers...sexy gifts and accessories including watches, jewellery, bags and t-shirts. They are recruiting party hosts and agents. The earnings potential for an agent is 20% of sales in cash. Party hosts can get 10% of sales in goods and catalogue agents can earn 15% of sales in cash. So they offer something for everybody! click here

THE BODY SHOP - Hold a Body Shop Party at home and earn cash and FREE products! click here

ANN SUMMERS – Have loads of fun, while making money with Ann Summers Parties. click here

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MISCELLANEOUS

WRITING ARTICLES - You can earn extra cash and other goodies for sending to magazines original articles like short stories, real life stories, poems, comments for their letters page, photos, tips, questions, recipes, funnies, problems, etc. Take a Break and other similar women's interest magazines are often crying out for articles such as these to feature in their magazines. Why not give it a try?

POLLING CLERKS - Polling clerks are required by local authorities to supervise voting and count up the votes, at the many voting centres throughout the country. They also require people to deliver, open and sort through the postal votes. This is a great way to earn some extra cash! You can even get the kids to help! You will need to register your interest with your local authority. If you're not sure of your local authorities website address, try searching www.google.co.uk

GUM TREE - Check out the job ad's on this fab community board! Scroll to the bottom of the page to find your local area. click here

THE STAGE - If you’re looking for work in the entertainment industry, this site has a regularly updated job board with all kinds of  work opportunities from promotional/events work, voiceover artists & extras to budding pop stars, actors & actresses, as well as hostesses, chat-line telephonists and exotic dancers! click here

FREE LANCERS – If you’re looking for Freelance work, try here! click here

OFFICE OF NATIONAL STATISTICS - Become a social survey interviewer and earn cash! You'll need to be able to use a computer and have access to a car. click here

CORRESPONDENT TO GOVERNING BODIES – Many local authorities employ people on a sessional basis to takes minutes of meetings and write them up. You can expect to get £50+ per session. Applicants should be competent minute takers, who can make a commitment to attend one to three evening meetings per term. Correspondents are employed on a sessional basis to take accurate, detailed notes of Governing Body meetings, from which they later prepare draft minutes. The ability to write minutes in grammatically accurate sentences is essential. Apply through your local authority council, most of which will have a website with details of vacancies.

MYSTERY SHOPPERS - Many local authorities and housing associations are paying tenants and leaseholders in cash or vouchers to visit their local housing estates and provide comments on estate conditions such as the caretaking, ground maintenance and ensuring all is in good repair, as well as reporting on vandalism, graffiti, abandoned vehicles, etc. You may also be asked to test out their customer service help-lines and other services in person, online or by phone as a mystery caller. This is a great way to make improvements to your local environment and get paid for it!! Check out your local authority or housing association website or drop them an email. Whether you are a tenant or a Leaseholder, most councils have opportunities to take part in surveys and focus groups, for which you will also be rewarded! My local authority pays in M&S vouchers and another I know pays in cash! You will also have the satisfaction that your voice is being heard and improvements made!

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